Highlighted Reviews

"Zingerman's began as a small deli and has become a culinary empire that includes a bustling mail order business, a creamery, a bake house, a coffee shop, and a full-service "roadhouse" (review of that last one is forthcoming). While not every such achievement proves ..."
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"Zingerman's own corned beef is definitely the best I've had, very tender and with a flavor profile that I didn't find as intense as I'm used to. The corned beef in the Reuben is perfectly balanced with the kraut and Swiss."
Dave O'Ball

"Not the best pastrami I've had but very good nonetheless. The bread is nice but I didn't think the grilling worked. I'd order it ungrilled next time."
Dave O'Ball

"Just some of the offerings in the meat department at Zingerman's"
Dave O'Ball

"Rush (lunch) hour at Zingerman's"
Dave O'Ball

"Seven different corned beef sandwiches are listed on Zingerman's menu. The beef is sliced Midwest-style, i.e. very thin, but retains extreme juicy succulence. The classic Reuben, here shown in its 'fresser' (large) size is corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and Russian dressing on thick, hand-cut slices of rye that are grilled to a buttery crisp."
Michael Stern

"'It's just out,' said the order taker as she saw me eyeing a pan of macaroni and cheese. The serving I got was a chewy, cheesy festival of flavor with a bit of crunch and cream for days. Definitely one of the best mac 'n' cheeses anywhere."
Michael Stern

"Here is a small fraction of the breads available any day at Zingerman's. Samples are available. I tried a chocolate cherry bread that was weird and wonderful, but it was the big pain de montagne that sent me to my knees in worshipful ecstasy."
Michael Stern

"Adjoining the original deli is a coffee shop known as Zingerman's Next Door. It was here I found this cherry pecan danish to go with my excellent strong Zingerman's-brew coffee."
Michael Stern

"The original deli hasn't changed much since it opened in 1982, but Zingerman's has become a major force in American food."
Michael Stern